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By Susan Slusser Updated 12:46 pm PST, Monday, January 14, 2019 One portion of the Kyler Murray wait has ended — and the next has just begun. In just six words, the A’s first-round draft pick — and Heisman Trophy winner from Oklahoma — announced Monday his intention to at least keep his options open when it comes to the NFL. “I have declared for the NFL Draft,” Murray tweeted Monday, the deadline for college players to announce their decision on turning pro. The A’s had expected Murray to declare for the draft, as The Chronicle was first to report last week. Monday’s announcement does not have any bearing on his agreement with the A’s but is strictly procedural. Oakland, which gave Murray a $4.66 million signing bonus in June, would not have any issue unless or until Murray left spring camp to attend the NFL combine at the end of February. At no more than 5-foot-9, Murray is on the small size for an NFL … [Read more...] about A’s top pick Kyler Murray declares for NFL draft

Scott Davis, provided by Published 10:10 am CST, Thursday, January 10, 2019 Brett Deering/Getty Images Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is expected to enter the 2019 NFL Draft, according to a report. Murray, a two-sport athlete, was drafted by the Oakland A's and signed a contract, but now appears to be leaning toward football. If Murray enters the draft, it presents an interesting scenario for the Arizona Cardinals, whose new coach Kliff Kingsbury had previously said he would take Murray with the top draft pick. The Cardinals own the No. 1 pick. Former Oklahoma quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Kyler Murray is now expected to enter his name in the 2019 NFL Draft, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle. Murray was taken ninth overall in the MLB draft by the Oakland A's and agreed to a $4.6 million deal. According to Slusser, Murray entering the NFL Draft doesn't guarantee that he will leave the A's, but it "increases the chances" that he'll … [Read more...] about Heisman-winner Kyler Murray is reportedly expected to enter the NFL Draft, and there is buzz that new Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury could take him with the top pick

By Susan Slusser Updated 10:27 pm CST, Wednesday, January 9, 2019 MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Capital One Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) less MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff Semifinal against the Alabama Crimson Tide at the Capital One Orange Bowl at ... more Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Image 1 of 20 MIAMI, FL - DECEMBER 29: Kyler Murray #1 of the Oklahoma Sooners reacts in the … [Read more...] about A’s expect top pick Kyler Murray to enter NFL draft